CVE-2007-3068: Stack-based buffer overflow in DVD X Player 4.1 Professional allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-3068 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting dvd x player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in DVD X Player 4.1 Professional allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PLF playlist containing a long filename.

Why this priority

EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	32.9% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dvd x studios

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-06 01:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dvd x studios dvd x player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dvd-x-player || rpm -q dvd-x-player || dvd-x-player --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dvd-x-player sudo apt install dvd-x-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold dvd-x-player

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dvd-x-player sudo dnf downgrade dvd-x-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add dvd-x-player

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: DVD X Player 4.1 Professional - '.PLF' File Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: DVD X Player 5.5 - '.plf' Playlist Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: DVD X Player 5.5 Pro - Local Overflow (SEH + ASLR + DEP Bypass)
Exploit-DB: DVD X Player 5.5 Pro - Overwrite (SEH)
Metasploit: DVD X Player 5.5 .plf PlayList Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-3068?

dvd x player: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-3068 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3068 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-3068 affect?

CVE-2007-3068 affects dvd x player. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in DVD X Player 4.1 Professional allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PLF playlist containing a long filename.

How urgent is CVE-2007-3068?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-9128 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE DVD X Player Standard 5.5.3.9 has a Buffer Overflow via a crafted .plf file, a related issue to CVE-2007-3068.

References

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